can't let this opportunity go by.
What do you think?
I'll accept, okay?
You have a bad habit of getting quiet
when you're angry, Mother.
Hello.
What is it today?
I just stopped by.
I see. Have a seat.
- Where's Noriko?
- She's out.
Mr. Manabe came by last night.
Did he say anything?
Nothing in particular.
What about Noriko?
- What about her?
About marrying him.
She hasn't said anything yet.
Will you ask her?
Me?
- I don't understand her.
- What do you mean?
Is she interested in men?
What do you think?
Sometimes she seems to be,
and sometimes she doesn't.
Has she always been like that?
- Yes.
- Has she ever been in love?
- I don't think so.
But she has an album
of Audrey Hepburn photos this thick.
Who's Audrey Hepburn?
- An American actress.
- A woman?
So she goes for women?
- No!
You can never know.
She's very strange, in any case.
Why don't you teach her?
- About what?
Everything.
What do you mean, everything?
Don't try to be coy.
Don't talk to me like that!
That was rude!
Was it? Sorry.
Bring in some tea.
Or some coffee?
Nothing, thank you.
Noriko's late.
She might not be back today.
She's seeing her brother.
That was mean of you.
You might've told me sooner.
- You want to go out for some sushi?
- All right.
What do you like?
Tuna.
- How about an open clam?
- Sure.
- And a nice long rice roll?
- No, thank you!
You're strange too.
Shoji and I came here often
when we were in school.
Really?
We always sat at this table.
That painting was there too.
It's been a long time.
Yes, it has.
We quarreled a lot,
but I loved my brother very much.
I still have a letter from him.
It came through the military mail.
He enclosed a wheat stalk.
I was reading Wheat and Soldiers
at the time.
Could you let me have it?
Of course.
I'd like you to have it.
Thank you.
There he is.
- Been waiting long?
- Not too long.
Shall we go?
What shall we eat?
Anything you'd like.
It's a farewell dinner in your honor.
Make him order a lot.
Of course it's my treat.
But nothing too expensive.
Stingy.
Expensive dishes
aren't necessarily good.
Let's go.
Good evening.
Who is it?
It's me.
Ah, Noriko.
Come in.
I'm glad you came.
Thanks.
- Mitsuko's fast asleep.
- Yes.
You're packing?
I'm not making much progress.
This is a farewell gift
from my family.
You shouldn't have.
You're very kind.
Thank you very much.
Where's Kenkichi?
He's still at his farewell party,
even though he leaves
tomorrow morning.
And when will you join him?
As soon as I finish
cleaning this place up.
It must be difficult.
Thanks for everything
all these years.
Is this your first trip to Akita?
Yes.
The furthest north I've been
is Utsunomiya.
You'll come back in a few years.
Kenkichi says so too.
He means it.
I hope he's right.
I wanted him to remarry,
and we'd all live here
the rest of my life.
Listen...
I hope you won't be offended,
and please don't tell Kenkichi.
What is it?
Well...
I know it's an impossible dream.
I just wish Kenkichi had gotten
remarried to someone like you.
I so hoped it would come true.
- Really?
Please don't be angry.
It's just a wish in my heart.
Just a dream of mine.
Do you mean it?
What?
Do you really feel
that way about me?
I'm sorry. I didn't mean
to hurt your feelings.
You wouldn't mind
an old maid like me?
Then I accept.
Really?
You mean it?
Are you sure?
Can I really believe you?
How happy I am!
You really mean it?
This is so wonderful!
Thank you so much!
Thank God I mentioned it,
or this would've never happened.
See? Sometimes it's good
that I talk so much.
Oh, am I happy!
I feel so relieved.
Let's have some red-bean buns.
No, thank you.
I must go now.
Why?
Please wait until
Kenkichi comes home.
It's already late.
Very well.
Can I really believe it?
You promise?
How happy I am!
Good night,
and thank you again.
Good evening.
Thanks for last night.
- When's your train tomorrow?
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